Undergraduate Catalog 1999-2001

Financial Aid

Many sources of student financial aid exist at The University of Texas at Arlington.
Any interested student should apply for assistance each year, as eligibility can vary from
one year to the next. Financial aid is generally limited to U.S. citizens or those in this
country on other than a temporary visa. A minimum of half-time enrollment with the intent
of obtaining a degree or certificate and the maintenance of satisfactory scholastic
progress are required to participate in most aid programs. Students subject to selective
service registration will be required to file a statement that the student has registered
or is exempt from selective service registration to be eligible for federal financial aid.
In addition, effective Jan. 1, 1998, the selective service requirement is also applicable
to students applying for financial assistance funded by State revenue.

Unless otherwise noted in this section of the Catalog, financial aid is available
through the Financial Aid Office in Room 252, Davis Hall, 817-272-3561. Information is
also available on the financial aid web site: ais.uta.edu/finaid/

Scholarships

The University of Texas at Arlington provides a variety of scholarship programs for
students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. In addition to the
specific qualifications required for various competitive scholarships awarded by the
University, the committee responsible for selection of a given scholarship may consider
such factors as leadership, community involvement, and financial need in its selection
process. These funds have been contributed by individual donors, U.T. Arlington alumni,
corporations, government agencies and others to recognize and reward academic excellence.
Detailed information about the scholarships offered through the University are contained
in a brochure available in the Financial Aid Office. A self-directed national computer
search service, College Fund Finder, developed by the College Board, is available to
students in the Financial Aid Office. Additional information regarding local scholarships
is also available.

Federal and State Programs

The University participates in most of the federal student financial aid programs
offered through the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, several state and
institutional programs are available for students with exceptional financial need. Among
the programs in which the University participates are Federal Pell Grants, Federal
Work-Study, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, Federal Perkins Loan,
Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS and Texas Public Education Grants. Information
regarding eligibility and application procedures for these programs is available from the
Financial Aid Office.

Aid applicants may check the status of their financial aid applications on the Web at MyMav.

Assistance Based on Need: Students wishing to participate in any of the need-based
student financial aid programs should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA) as early as possible prior to their actual enrollment at the University. The
awarding process requires 6-12 weeks for completion and is governed by the availability of
funds. The FAFSA can be obtained from any local college or high school counselor.

Loans Not Based on Financial Need: Federal PLUS (Parent Loan for Undergraduate
Students) loans are available to parents to finance their dependents' educational costs.
Application is made by filling out the U.T. Arlington PLUS application and a bank
application. Although it is possible to apply for a loan through the PLUS program without
applying for need-based financial aid, the student and parent should consider the PLUS as
the last alternative for financing an education since its terms are not as attractive as
the other forms of financial aid.

Students who are determined to be ineligible for federally subsidized loans may apply
for unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans. Application is made by completing a Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a bank application. Further information is
available from the Financial Aid Office.

Financial Counseling

The Financial Aid Office provides financial or budgetary counseling for any and all
students whether or not they qualify for other types of financial assistance. Please call
the Financial Aid Office at 817-272-3561 for an appointment.

Out-of-State Student Assistance

Several states offer aid to their students attending schools in other states. Amounts
and requirements for this assistance vary greatly. Information may be obtained from the
Financial Aid Office or your state educational agency.

International Student Assistance

Students who are not eligible for federal financial assistance may apply for a Texas
Public Education Grant (TPEG). Funding for the program is limited; applications for this
grant for each academic year are available in the Financial Aid Office during the month of
June. The deadline for submission of completed applications is July 1. Selection is based
on need and academic performance. Recipients must be maintaining satisfactory scholastic
progress and must pay out-of-state tuition to be eligible.

Emergency Tuition Loans

Funds are available to students who are unable to make the initial payment toward their
registration fees. The only requirements are that students must be enrolled in at least
one credit hour, have chosen the installment payment plan (except in summer sessions when
the installment plan is not available), and must not have an outstanding previous semester
Emergency Tuition Loan (ETL). Due to batch processing, prior semester ETLs must be paid
off a minimum of one day before requesting another ETL. ETLs are available during
specified times at the Emergency Tuition Loan Distribution Center, Main Level, University
Center. For more information, call Bursar Services at 817-272-2172, visit our web site at
http://ais.uta.edu/oabs/pmt_options.html, or refer to the Schedule of Classes published
each semester.

Short-term Loans

The U.T. Arlington Alumni Association and other friends of the University have
established loan funds to benefit continuing students who need temporary help to meet
current expenses. These loans are available for amounts up to $500 and are to be repaid
during the semester in which the money is borrowed. Undergraduate applicants must have
completed at least 12 semester hours at U.T. Arlington with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Applicants
in the Graduate School must have completed at least nine semester hours at U.T. Arlington
with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applications are available at the Bursar Services locations in
Room 130, Davis Hall, and Main Level, University Center. For more information, call Bursar
Services at 817-272-2172.

Student Employment Services

Located at the west entrance of the University Center, Student Employment Service can
help students obtain suitable off-campus employment. The staff maintains daily
communication with Metroplex employers who list thousands of jobs every year. Also,
students who are eligible for college work-study can be referred to off-campus agencies
which have jobs related to their majors.

Counselors advise students to plan at least four consecutive hours for a job, either in
the morning or afternoon. In addition to the regular job referral service, the staff has
information of continuous listings, summer camps, resorts, federal and state parks, and
certain overseas summer employment opportunities.

Any persons currently enrolled or accepted for admission to U.T. Arlington, or their
spouses, may use the service. For more information, call Student Employment Services at
817-272-2895.